Comparison

Decodely vs Glide

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Decodely

Quickly scan and decode various barcode and QR code formats using your device's camera. Simply point your camera at a code to instantly retrieve its information.

Highlights
  • Barcode decoding
  • QR code scanning
  • Camera integration
  • Supports EAN-13, UPC-A, Code 128, and more
  • Supports QR Code, Aztec, and PDF 417
Features
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--- Decodely lets you decode barcodes and QR codes in an instant. Just point your iPhone or iPad camera at any code, and bam — it's decoded. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Scan links, phone numbers, emails, Wi-Fi networks, and contact cards, then act on them with one tap — open the link, call, text, email, join the network, or add the contact straight to your address book. - Every scan is saved to your private History, right on your device, so you can find it again later. - Nothing to set up — just open the app and start scanning. SUPPORTED FORMATS QR & 2D Codes: - QR Code - Micro QR - Aztec - Data Matrix - PDF417 - Micro PDF417 Barcodes: - EAN-13 (includes UPC-A) - UPC-E - EAN-8 - Code 128 - Code 39 - Code 39 mod 43 - Code 93 - Interleaved 2 of 5 - ITF-14 - Codabar - GS1 DataBar - GS1 DataBar Expanded - GS1 DataBar Limited PRIVATE BY DESIGN Decodely works entirely on your device. No accounts, no ads, no tracking — your scans and your history never leave your phone. Just point your iPhone or iPad camera at any code, and bam — it's decoded. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Scan links, phone numbers, emails, Wi-Fi networks, and contact cards, then act on them with one tap — open the link, call, text, email, join the network, or add the contact straight to your address book. - Every scan is saved to your private History, right on your device, so you can find it again later. - Nothing to set up — just open the app and start scanning. SUPPORTED FORMATS QR & 2D Codes: - QR Code - Micro QR - Aztec - Data Matrix - PDF417 - Micro PDF417 Barcodes: - EAN-13 (includes UPC-A) - UPC-E - EAN-8 - Code 128 - Code 39 - Code 39 mod 43 - Code 93 - Interleaved 2 of 5 - ITF-14 - Codabar - GS1 DataBar - GS1 DataBar Expanded - GS1 DataBar Limited PRIVATE BY DESIGN Decodely works entirely on your device. No accounts, no ads, no tracking — your scans and your history never leave your phone. Works great on iPhone and iPad.

About

Glide

Experience a faster, more private web with innovative gesture controls. Browse hands-free by tilting your device to scroll and switch tabs. Offers advanced privacy protection and a clean interface.

Highlights
  • Hands-free browsing with tilt gestures
  • Fast page loading
  • Advanced privacy protection
  • Intuitive tab management
  • Customizable search engines (Premium)
  • Private browsing mode (Premium)
Features
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Why Choose Glide? Glide transforms your browsing experience with cutting-edge technology that puts you in control. Whether you're researching, shopping, or just exploring the web, Glide delivers speed and security in every click. Key Features: • Revolutionary hands-free browsing with pitch and roll gestures • Tilt your device to scroll pages and switch tabs effortlessly • Lightning-fast page loading that saves you time • Advanced privacy protection that keeps your data safe • Intuitive tab management for seamless multitasking • Clean, modern interface that gets out of your way • Optimized for both casual browsing and power users Go Premium for Ultimate Freedom: • Unlimited browser tabs - open as many as you need • Private browsing mode for anonymous history • Custom search engines - choose your preferred provider Perfect For: • Users who want hands-free browsing while multitasking • People with accessibility needs or limited hand mobility • Students researching multiple topics simultaneously • Professionals managing various projects • Privacy enthusiasts who value data protection • Anyone tired of slow, cluttered browsers • Users who want a premium browsing experience What Makes Glide Special? Unlike other browsers that bog you down with unnecessary features, Glide focuses on what matters most: speed, privacy, and innovation. Our revolutionary gesture controls let you browse completely hands-free by simply tilting your device, while our streamlined design ensures every interaction is smooth and intuitive. Our advanced engine delivers web pages faster than ever. The free version gives you a taste of what modern browsing should feel like, with essential privacy features and ad blocking built right in. Upgrade to Premium to unlock unlimited tabs, private browsing, and the freedom to choose your search engine. Join thousands of users who have already made the switch to faster, more private browsing. Download Glide today and discover what the web was meant to be. Start browsing better. Start browsing with Glide. TERMS OF SERVICE: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PRIVACY POLICY: https://pmstani.github.io/#privacy

Screenshots

Decodely4 screens
Glide3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Glide at 100% against Decodely's 31%. Glide also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.3). Decodely's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Decodely is free to download; Glide costs $1.99 up front. Glide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Decodely asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Glide holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Decodely's written reviews are positive against 100% of Glide's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Decodely versus Glide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecodelyGlide
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB14 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPulsely ConsultingPierre Stanislas

Customer experience

Decodely

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive31.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative62.5%

Glide

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Decodely

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Glide

One-time1
  • Glide Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Decodely free?
Decodely is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Glide free?
Glide costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Decodely or Glide?
Glide is rated higher. Decodely averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Glide averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Decodely or Glide have ads?
Neither Decodely nor Glide shows ads.

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